Part-Time RN Cancer Center

Mass General Brigham•Waltham, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Cancer Center position is an onsite nursing role at Mass General Hospital. The nurse interprets plans of medical care, uses clinical judgment to assess patients and determine nursing care, ensures care is safe and competent, provides individualized nursing care, and evaluates care for groups of patients. The role works in a clinic setting with a Nurse Navigator, physicians, nurse practitioners, and triage RNs. Patient care is required. The posting describes four 10-hour shifts and says one remote day may be available after the department orientation period is completed, while also stating that the role is onsite only and no remote work is allowed. The nurse maintains patient records, administers medications and monitors for reactions or side effects, records medical information and vital signs, monitors and reports changes in patient condition, coordinates with healthcare team members, and adjusts treatment plans in response to patients’ conditions. The position requires an active Registered Nurse state license and an Associate’s Degree in Nursing; a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred. The posting lists a pay range of $41.72–$108.29 per hour.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; experience cannot substitute for a degree.
Registered Nurse state license required.
Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Familiarity with practical nursing principles and skills needed to provide patient care and treatment.
Knowledge of the care required by the age groups being served.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Three to five years of RN experience strongly preferred.
Two years of clinic practice RN experience strongly preferred.
Experience with medication injections, port access, and IV skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret the plan of medical care and use clinical decision-making to assess patients’ nursing care needs.
Ensure nursing care is provided safely and competently.
Provide individualized nursing care and evaluate care for groups of patients.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Modify patient treatment plans in response to patients’ conditions and responses.